Updates and resources to keep you informed about the return to school this fall.
Return to School Updates & Resources
In this issue:

  • Town Hall Recordings
  • Updated Resources from CDPHE and CDE
  • Englewood Schools Staff Member COVID-19 Update
  • Registration for 2020-2021
  • Apply for Free and Reduced Lunch
  • COVID-19 Testing for Staff Members

Town Hall Recordings & FAQs
Since we released our plans for return to school, we've held four town hall meetings for staff members and families. During the meetings, we went through our plans in more detail and answered questions. Recordings from these town halls are available on our Return Planning website here. On that site, you can also find a running list of Frequently Asked Questions, our plans, pros and cons of each option, new health best practices and the survey tool to fill out by August 3 indicating whether you would like your student to attend in-person or eLearning this fall.

Families of students who do not respond to the survey before August 3 will be enrolled in in-person learning by default.
Updated Resources from CDPHE and CDE
On Monday, July 20, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Education released new guidelines for safely reopening schools that had not been previously available.

We are committed to following all of the best guidance for keeping our schools safe. Some of the information in these new guidelines will cause us to adjust our plans, mostly for middle and high school, specifically where it comes to cohorts and limiting the number of adults that interact with each cohort. Our task force subgroups are currently adjusting plans to make sure the safest guidance is followed. These updates will be sent to parents and posted on our website as soon as they are available.

Additionally, included in the guidance was more clarification that students may be mask-free for recess.

We know that with guidance changing and plans being updated or amended, it can be difficult for parents to make a final decision about in person vs. online for their student in the fall. We are still asking parents to make as committed of a decision as possible by August 3, but will make accommodations for those who change their decision before school starts or within the first few weeks of school. We are here to support you in making the best decision for your child.

If you have questions, please email info@engschools.net.
Englewood Schools Staff Member COVID-19 Update
On Wednesday, July 22, an Englewood Schools staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Immediately, we closed our administration building, where the staff member had recently spent time, for deep cleaning. The building will remain closed until Monday, July 27.

All staff members who had close contact with the individual were notified and instructed to quarantine based on the advice of Tri-County Health.
IMPORTANT: Register Now
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Whether you choose in-person or eLearning this fall, you will still need to register your student for school to reserve their spot. Registration is the same as in previous years, no matter which attendance option you choose. Registration is open now. Click here for more details.
Apply for Free and Reduced Lunch
Whether your student attends in-person or eLearning, it's still important to apply for free and reduced lunch. We will be providing meals regardless of a student's attendance option. Families need to apply each year to continue to receive benefits. Apply now in the Parent Portal. The video below explains how.
COVID-19 Testing for Staff Members
Englewood Schools will be contracting with a third party to provide voluntary, twice monthly COVID-19 tests to all of our employees at no cost to them.

Results from the tests will be available within 24-48 hours after testing. The testing services also come with an app to help complete daily employee wellness checks as well as assist in contact tracing should an employee have a positive test.
Next Board of Education Meeting - August 4
The next regular meeting of the Englewood Schools Board of Education will be on August 4, 2020.

Information on the location and access to the meeting will be available soon.
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